On September 27, Cristiano Ronaldo will probably come to Oslo with his entire entourage. Portugal will face Norway in the Nations League, national team coach Roberto Martinez praises Ståle Solbakken and Norway as one of the toughest nations in Europe to face.
Of course, we love to hear the respect of the Norwegian national team, especially when Norwegian players this week have really confirmed we have some of the best players in the biggest leagues. Roberto Martinez is not just anyone either. The Spanish coach led Belgium to third place in the 2018 World Cup, their best finish ever, as well as holding first place in the FIFA World Rankings from 2018 to 2022. As Portuguese national team coach, Martinez led Ronaldo and the gang to the Nations League title in the 2024/25 season.
Now he is really bragging about his Norwegian opponents in this autumn’s Nations League match.
-Norway is probably the most stable team in Europe. We have all seen how their amazing players have grown and become one of the teams with the best “locker room”. Their coach has found the right balance and form for the team. The players obviously like to play for their national team,” Roberto Martinez told UEFA’s website.
Most stable team in Europe. Fantastic players, proud to carry the flag.
Portugal also face Denmark, and Wales, but it was Norway Martinez singled out in particular.
We can hardly wait until Portugal comes to Ullevaal this autumn, but first we have to go to the World Cup and shake the giants.
